Can you access Gloucester Services Southbound?
Gloucester Services is fully wheelchair accessible with disabled toilets and showers. Wheelchairs are available upon request. We have one Changing Places facility at Southbound. Access is controlled by radar key to keep it clean and available for those who need it.
Why are Gloucester Services closed?
The news comes after the services, which is located between Junction 11a and 12 on the M5, was shut for three months due to the pandemic which the services bosses said had a “huge impact” on the business.
Are Tebay and Gloucester services connected?
Gloucester Services is owned and operated by the Westmorland Family, a family business that began life in the Cumbrian uplands. It grew out of Tebay Services, the UK’s first family-owned motorway services area, which opened in 1972 after the M6 motorway was built across John and Barbara Dunning’s farm.
Is Gloucester services on both sides?
The services are signed from both sides of the motorway between J11A and J12.
Can you sleep at Gloucester services?
Did you know you can park free of charge in our car park for 3 hours? You can even stay overnight! No need to book, just purchase a parking ticket from our Quick Kitchen or Farmshop.
Can you sleep at service stations UK?
So if you’re on a motorway and pull into a service station or a legal rest area, you can sleep in your car. Likewise, parking on a street or car park and sleeping is legal however you need to be aware of any restrictions. For example, most service stations will fine you if you park for longer than two hours.
How much did Gloucester services cost?
It was set to cost around £30million and create 300 jobs. After a delay, construction began on the northbound site in March 2013, and this side opened on 7 May 2014.
Can you access Tebay Services southbound?
Find Us. We’re conveniently located, just off the M6 motorway a few minutes north from Junction 38 at Tebay Services, accessible both north and southbound. If you are travelling southbound on the M6, leave the motorway at Tebay Services southbound between J39 & J38.
Can you stay overnight at Gloucester services?
Can you park overnight at Gloucester services?
How much is parking at Gloucester services?
PARKING. Parking is free for three hours. We have dedicated HGV parking areas. Parking tickets for stays of more than three hours are available after 10pm: £23 including a £5 voucher to spend in our Kitchen.
When did the Gloucester motorway service station open?
After a delay, construction began on the northbound site in March 2013, and this side opened on 7 May 2014. It was advertised as “a rare breed of motorway service – dedicated to local food, farming and local community”. It soon acquired its own fanbase, with many people suggesting the “posh” experience was worth making a journey for alone.
Where are the Gloucester services on the M5?
Gloucester Services (Gloucestershire) Gloucester Services is a pair of Motorway Service Areas (MSA) serving the northbound and southbound carriageways of the M5 between Junction 11A and Junction 12, near Whaddon, Gloucester.
When did the northbound services start in Gloucester?
Construction of the northbound services began in early 2013, and they officially opened on 7 May 2014. Construction of the southbound services commenced in March 2014 and they opened on 19 May 2015.
Why did Westmorland choose to build southbound in Gloucester?
Southbound opened 2015 Gloucester services was conceived as a sister project to Tebay services in Cumbria. Whereas Tebay’s heritage could be traced back to the family-run farm beside the motorway, Gloucester wouldn’t have this backstory, but Westmorland wanted to maintain their reputation for supporting and showcasing the local community.